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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Johnstone takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Johnstone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 50m
Duration
304 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Johnstone train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Johnstone. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Johnstone at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail12h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 24m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 23m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Johnstone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 303.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Johnstone, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Johnstone via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 5h 2m.

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